Today’s furnaces are wonderful. Imagine life in Michigan without one. But with the comfort of warmth comes a byproduct – carbon monoxide. When this colorless, odorless gas goes up the chimney, all is well. If it leaks into living space, it can be a stealth killer.
About 50,000 people in the U.S. visit the ER each year due to CO poisoning. Over 400 don’t make it. People who are sleeping, or who have been drinking alcohol, can die before experiencing symptoms.
Two steps offer excellent protection. Have your furnace checked for integrity, and purchase a carbon monoxide detector.
Mechanical Extremes can help with both. A professional tech will inspect your system and correct any problems. After researching available models, Mechanical Extremes offers a detector that is more sensitive to smaller amounts than typical store brands.
